b9k

Hi,
Can I remove and replace bushings in the lower control arms with a tool like I'm guessing yes?
Asking before I spend $100, maybe there is a cheaper and/or better tool?

ECaulk

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You're going to fight to get the rear cabs out. I tired one and was not successful for the trailing cab, I ended up using a press to get it out and a new one pressed in. Iirc I used a 1.5" sch40 metal pipe coupler to press them out and in.

b9k

Oh dang, **** just got real. How many tons do you think I need. I guess I can grab one at hobo freight.

ECaulk

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It was a little ~5 ton press, didnt need anywhere need the full ability to get them out just more than I could get with the tool

exninja

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I used that tool borrowed from AutoZone to press them in. I was unsuccessful getting them out, so I cut them out. Need to be very careful not to cut the control arm when you do that, though.

Snail_SS

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That probably what I'm going to do if I can't find a shop to press them out and the new ones in

63 Nova SS

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Have a shop do it. If you are off just a little it will remove alum material and the arm is junk unless you know someone who is good a tug welding. Trust me I did it.

Snail_SS

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I did them on my white ss but back then I had access to all the tools I could need not anymore I'll see if I can find a shop to do them for cheap

63 Nova SS

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There have been some that have gotten it done for $20-25. I used our big press at work and was installing Powell's mounts which are really stout. When I 1st started one of the cabs I got it just slightly crooked and as I pressed it in it removed just enough alum to make it move when I was wot. At the drag strip I noticed the car dart one way off the line. When I got home I noticed that the cab had started to work out of the arm. I had to get a new arm.

b9k

alright, i'll find a machine shop then. thanks

b9k

Everybody I called wanted like $100-150 to press each bushing.
Drove back to crateenginedepot and tom took care of me.
I have the new control arms with powell bushings installed and paid $150 for each control arm.

Snail_SS

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Wow really that sucks, hopefully I have better luck if not I'll go to Mexico to get it done

Slowbalt2000

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Tom is the man. Very helpful.